US Bridges

NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 18.6 MI N of JCT US-70 · Structure no. 000000000005874

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-464
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location18.6 MI N of JCT US-70
RouteState Highway 464
Coordinates32.66492, -108.74163
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-464 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.